Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (512GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Razr 40 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S23 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/25/2023 9:26 AM, updated: 3/17/2024 11:50 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S23 X Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (512GB) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.9"
AMOLED

1080x2640

12
MP

32mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

3800
mAh

(Non removable)

14Points Samsung Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 128GB) Compare Motorola Razr 40 Ultra X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

12mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3900
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 128GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

10 Advantages Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (512GB)	vs	14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 128GB)
+12GB LPDDR550% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	8GB LPDDR5X
+512GB (460GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (100GB available)
+6.99 millimeters (0.28 inches)9% Thinner	vs	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
+165Hz38% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	120Hz
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1080x2640 pixels13% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2340 pixels
+6.9"13% Larger screen	vs	6.1"
+f/1.5 (aperture)20% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.8 (aperture)
+(front) 32MP166% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 12MP
+30W20% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	25W
3.19GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)	vs	+3.36GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)3% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
189 grams (6.62 ounces)	vs	+168 grams (5.88 ounces)13% Lighter
413 PPI	vs	+422 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(dual camera) 12MP + 13MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 10MP + 12MP188% Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
1/2.55" inches	vs	+1/1.56" inches63% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
4K UHD (3840x2160)	vs	+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 13	vs	+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3800 mAh	vs	+3900 mAh3% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass Victus 2Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
IP52 certified	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

30 Common items in both devices

UFS 3.1

Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back / Aluminum frame, glass front/back

LTPO AMOLED / Dynamic AMOLED

HDR10+

LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras

OIS: Optical stabilization

+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (512GB)	Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 128GB)
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Model	Razr 40 Ultra (512GB)	Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 128GB)
Other model names	Lenovo Moto Razr 40 Ultra XT2321-1	Galaxy S23 5G (SM-S911B/Dual-SIM)
Country or region available	(Latin America), China	(Global, International)
Brand	Motorola	Samsung
Release date	6/5/2023, Announced: 6/1/2023	2/17/2023, Announced: 2/1/2023
Depth	6.99 millimeters (0.28 inches)	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.95 x 170.83 millimeters (2.91 x 6.73 in)	70.9 x 146.3 millimeters (2.79 x 5.76 in)
Weight	189 grams (6.62 ounces)	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus Folded: 15.1 x 73,95 x 88.4 mm	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Protection against water and others	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (512GB)	Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 128GB)
Display type	LTPO AMOLED	Dynamic AMOLED
Screen size	6.9" inches	6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~88.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2640 pixels (22:9)	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	413 PPI	422 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Refresh rate	165Hz	120Hz
Display features	1400nits[peak] HDR10+ 120% DCI-P3 Extra display: AMOLED 3.6" (1056x1066), 144Hz, HDR10+, Gorilla Glass Victus	1750nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (512GB)	Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 128GB)
System version	Android 13	Android 13
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 14
User Interface	My UX	One UI 5.1 / 6.0
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (512GB)	Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (SM8475) (4nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (SM8550-AC) (4nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.19GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core) 3x 2.75GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core) 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.36GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core) 4x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A710/A715 (Quad-core) 3x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Triple-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 740
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 975396 (v9) Geekbench: 3645 (v5.1), 4045 (v6) GFXBench: 65fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 1231075 (v9) Geekbench: 4950 (v5.1) GFXBench: 110fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (512GB)	Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 128GB)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5	8GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage	512GB (460GB available) UFS 3.1	128GB (100GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (512GB)	Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	3000/1024 Mbps	3000/1920 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48) VoLTE	LTE Cat20 ()
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79)	SA/NSA/Sub6 ()
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48) VoLTE	LTE Cat20 ()
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (512GB)	Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.2108°1/3"1.12µmAF	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 10MP telephoto f/2.470mm1/3.94"1.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm120°1/2.55"1.4µmSuper-Steady
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.5 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/1.56" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120fps Slow motion	8K@24/30fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240/960fps (slow motion) HDR10+
📸 Front camera
	Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (512GB)	Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	12 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.7µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (512GB)	Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 128GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers Dolby Atmos	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (512GB)	Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 128GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.3 + A2DP/LE	5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (512GB)	Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (512GB)	Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3800 mAh	3900 mAh
Charger, watts	30W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable	25W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	5W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)	15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (512GB)	Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Infinite Black, Glacier Blue, Viva Magenta • Ready For • ThinkShield	• Colors: Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender, Graphite, Lime • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (512GB)	Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.75W/kg (head), 0.7W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.26W/kg (head), 1.37W/kg (body)	0.963W/kg (head), 1.304W/kg (body)